RFQ Construction Contract for Small Works - Construction of Obstetrics & Gynecology Building in Al-Sadakah Hospital & Rehabilitation of Dhamar General Hospital in Yemen

New amendment added #1: Dear Bidders,This amendment was raised to amend the file "BOQ Dhamar Hospital'' by adding point no. 2.4 to the sheet (01-Civil and Arc) as highlighted in Yellow.The amended file can be found:Under the documents tab, the file :"BOQ Dhamar Hospital-rev. 1'', orOn the link that is already shared by UNOPS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KXjiORLuyrpvwcCCHKI2VtsHaTkScU6E?usp=sharingPlease make sure to use the amended BoQ instead of the previous one; to avoid offer disqualification.Other info, terms & conditions remain the same with no change.

New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Amendment no. 1 will be released today. The purpose of this amendment is to amend the file "BOQ Dhamar Hospital'' by adding point no. 2.4 to the sheet (01-Civil and Arc) as highlighted in Yellow.Once released; the amended file can be found:Under the documents tab, the file:"BOQ Dhamar Hospital-rev. 1'', orOn the link that is already shared by UNOPS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KXjiORLuyrpvwcCCHKI2VtsHaTkScU6E?usp=sharingPlease make sure to use the amended BoQ instead of the previous one; to avoid offer disqualification.Other info, terms & conditions remain the same with no change.

New clarification added: Clarification:Regarding the BOQ of Al-Sadakah Hospital in Mechanical Works - Section (3) -  Fire Fighting System item 4.1 the firefighting pump described  Two (Duty & Stand-by) End Suction Fire Pump ) without mentioning the Type of both ( Electrical or diesel pump?Shall the contractor put consideration for one electrical pump and one diesel pump or not?UNOPS Answer:As shown in the schedule of equipment for the fire pumps, the duty pump, and the standby pump should be electrical.

New clarification added: Clarification:Dear UNOPS Lot 2 Dhamar Hospital Regarding to Mechanical HVAC worksSection 15741 item No 1.6.1 1 & 1.6.1.2Q.1 There is no mention for refrigerant pipes quantity that will be needed for connecting all ceiling suspended indoor units . It can't be included in the price of the units as it may reach to 25% of units price or even more depending on the number of suspended units and the covered area. UNOPS Answer: The refrigerant pipes should be included in the price of the VRF system, and the quantity is under the contractor's responsibility according to the final selected manufacturer. Regarding to Mechanical MG worksSection 5 section 15480Q2. Item No 6.1.1; there is no item for medical gas pipes trench in the BOQ, do we consider it included in the price of copper pipes, if so;  what is the length and the specifications of that trench?UNOPS Answer: A separate item for the medical gases trench has been added to BoQ, A new item has been added to Div.3/ Item 2.4 (the amendment will be published soon). The new item is highlighted in yellow, Medical gases reinforced concrete trench was added in linear meter as item 2.4 as per drawing ST-GN-005. For the length and trench specifications refer to the Structural drawing No. ST-GN-005 / site MEP concrete trench typical section.Q3. There is no mention for medical isolation valves, does it included in the price of copper pipes, if so the price of copper pipes will be overpriced due to additional prices for trench & isolation valves? UNOPS Answer: Medical isolation valves are covered under AVSU, automatic manifold, etc... if there are any extra isolating valves we can’t see, yes, they should be included in the price of the copper pipes. Regarding the trench price it is included within the structural works, as per the amendment (which will be published soon) No.1, item 2.4. Regarding to Electrical Works  Section 16122 feeding power cables  Q4: Item No 16.10 from 16.10.a to 16.10. p which it will be laid on cables try inside the building and to the roof along hundreds meters of cable try with cover with dimensions 500*100mm which in many places its price  exceeds the price of the cables itselves, if we include in the price of cables it will be overpriced. Also if another quantity is needed during the implementation, how it will be priced. UNOPS Answer: Its common practice that the consultant show the main route with the worst case sizing options for carrying the needed cables, however the contractor shall resubmit the cable trays drawings which shall show the final proposed route according to site condition, in addition the filling ratio calculations related to the cable trays, based on that and since we are working on existing buildings, its preferred to include the cable tray prices within the cables, also the item price shall not be such overpriced since you could submit a breakdown for the proposed cables. Q5: items No 16.10.q, r, s,t ; it was mentioned to be laid inside electrical trenches with concrete encasement and UPVC conduits, but again there is no items for trench length and manholes to be priced alone, so if its price should be included in the price of cables, the price will be doubled as the specifications showed 8*100 mm UPVC conduits per meter and 900*900*900 mm manholes for long distances. What should be done, should wait for BOQ to be reviewed or we go ahead and included the price of trenches and manholes.   UNOPS Answer: It is recommended incorporating the cost of trenches and manholes into the cable items. Section 16710 fire detection system Q6: Item no 16.13, it was mentioned in the description that an automatic telephone dialer is needed to be installed, but it was not mentioned in the followed items quantity, how should be quoted?  UNOPS Answer: It’s the common practice that the auto dialer is a part of FACP, so the price will be included with the FACP item. Q7: item No 16.13.l, it was mentioned that the G.I conduit * Galvanized conduits* to be used for wiring, is it only for outside wiring like using it on the roof or for both wiring?   UNOPS Answer: GI conduits are used only for exposed fire Alarm cabling network where found, not for the roof only or external areas.Section 16690 & 16737 Q8. It was mentioned in the description that for wiring it may use galvanized cable tray which its price should be included in  price of all data & CCTV points and from the drawings, from the drawings the law current cable tray covered only 20% of the building, what about the rest of the building, will PVC conduits be used?  UNOPS Answer: The cable trays for data and telephone are for connecting the data cabinet with existing main data cabinet, however the points and sockets will be connected through PVC conduits.

New clarification added: Dear UNOPS,Can you please clarify these points(  in equipment )? 1- Bedhead units  ( the required unit lengths must be determined as drawings don't specify )2- item 5.9 H , please note that There is no refilling station for this type of cylinder in Yemen, and this type is not supplied to Yemen and must be imported. Is there a refilling station, or just all bidders required to supply this type without paying attention to refilling?UNOPS Answer:Regarding the lengths of these BHU, please refer to the drawings (as their length is variable, depending on the length of the wall of the room, leaving 10 cm of space on each side)Regarding the type of cylinder, Please adhere to the specifications outlined in the BOQ.

New clarification added: Clarification:أين هو مستشفى الصداقهUNOPS Answer:The required coordinates plan has been already provided within the DD Package, please refer to drawing no. AS-001-00 .

New clarification added: Dear UNOPS,We have some inquiries about LOT 1 - Mechanical Works:For the AVSU boxes, we couldn't find a clear reference about the requested types of gases for each one.Please clarify the exact sources from where the master alarm panel shall get its signals. The same goes for the repeater alarm panel.There is a reference for BHUs inside BoQ, for which we will surely need more specific details on their configuration, while drawings file, there is a reference for rigid pendants (we will need to know the exact quantity for them).UNOPS Answer:It is clear on the medical gas drawings what are the types of gases for each AVSU.As mentioned at the BOQ it should be according and complying to HTM 0201.For Bed head Units, Horizontal. Please note that the head units (wall-to-wall) have been proposed to be locally custom-made, aluminum rectangle tube will be used, for two or more beds/Stretchers, as their width will be the width of the wall while maintaining a distance of 10 cm on each side. (Therefore, there is a difference in the number between BHU and the number of patient beds, and the number of BHU is less in most cases).The exact quantity of BHU as per the Rehabilitation Works BOQ Division 11, and Medical furniture drawings provided to you within the DD Package

New clarification added: Clarification:We notice that there is a difference between the quantities of Bed Head Unit (BHU) LOT1 in the BOQ and drawing. Please clarify what we should rely on when submitting price offers?UNOPS Answer:For Bedhead Units, Horizontal  please note that the head units (wall-to-wall) have been proposed to be locally custom-made, aluminum rectangle tube will be used, for two or more beds/Stretchers, as their width will be the width of the wall while maintaining a distance of 10 cm on each side. (Therefore, there is a difference in number between BHU and the number of patient beds, and the number of BHU is less in most cases).

New clarification added: Clarification:هل يتم قبول اقل مقدم للعطاء أو إذا كان أقل من  20% من التكلفة يستبعدUNOPS Answer:UNOPS did not determine a percentage for rejecting offers. As stated in the tender documents; the evaluation method of bids will be (Lowest priced most technically acceptable offer), Bidders should adhere to the evaluation criteria mentioned in Section II: Evaluation Method and Criteria; 

New clarification added: Clarification:What is this? [Quotation Submission Declaration]What is this? [Dispute Details]UNOPS Answer: Please refer to each requested returnable schedule which contains guidelines on what is requested and how to be filled

New clarification added: Clarification:خطاب تأكيد لتقديم ضمان بنكي هل تريدونه من البنك والنموذج حق مكتب الأمم المتحده اينوUNOPS Answer: A confirmation letter is requested to be submitted by the bidder. The letter should include a confirmation from the bidder stating that in case of winning the award, an irrevocable and unconditional, on-demand bank guarantee for performance for 5% of the contract cost as per the UNOPS form included in the contract template. The bank guarantee must be provided by the supplier to UNOPS prior to the execution of the contract.Clarification:نرجو منكم توضيح البنود التالية١-اعلان تقديم عرض السعر٢-اقرار الاضافات٣-الاستبيان الفني٤-بيان الاداء٥-البرنامج٦-بين الطريقه  نرجو منكم توضيح البنود التالية١-شرك المشروعUNOPS Answer: Please refer to each requested returnable schedule which contains guidelines on what is requested and how to be filledNOTE: Since the language of this tender is English, please submit your clarification using the English language in order to avoid any confusion and to enable UNOPS to provide the correct answers

New clarification added: Clarification:هل هناك ضمان دخولUNOPS Answer:Bid security is not requested for this tender. However, 5% performance security is requested in case of awarding the contract.(Since the language of this tender is English, kindly make sure to send you clarification in English language)